Hi, Carpenter. I'm glad you posted this. You have a concern and that is what we're here for. Never hesitate to post.
Sometimes we allow something we consider a past failure to become a roadblock to future success. It doesn't have to be that way. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
As the day approaches, you worry more and more that you won't make it, causing more stress that urges you to smoke. When the day comes, the junkie is running rampant, feeding on your stress. You figure you can't make it so why put yourself through the torment. You smoke. Self-fulfilling prophecy.
The key is to [u]not[/u] expect failure. Don't consider the last time as a failure, consider it a practice run or a learning experience. After all, you couldn't have failed in your quit because you are here, still quitting.
So anticipate success, Carpenter. Welcome the 15th day with open arms because that will be the day you will exceed past performance. Remember, the only way to not make it through is to smoke. If you don't smoke, you will succeed.
Start planning your reward for the 16th. It will give you something beyond the wall to focus on.
Congratulations on 12 smoke-free days, Carpenter. You are doing great. :)
Shevie
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 488
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,778
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1854.4
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 91 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21
